unfold wings

Frequency: 7.514.8 per million words

to spread out wings, as a bird or insect does

unfoldunfold + NOUN (as object)

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wing

Examples (10)

  • The bird began to unfold its wings slowly, preparing for flight.
  • A butterfly will often unfold its delicate wings to bask in the sun.
  • As the eagle perched on the cliff, it would occasionally unfold its massive wings and stretch.
  • He watched in awe as the phoenix unfolded its fiery wings and soared into the sky.
  • The artist depicted a mythical creature that could unfold iridescent wings at will.
  • With a gentle rustle, the fairy unfolded her translucent wings and floated upwards.
  • Even in a confined space, the injured pigeon tried to unfold its bruised wings.
  • To display its beauty, the peacock must unfold its magnificent tail wings.
  • She imagined a world where humans could simply unfold their own wings and fly.
  • After landing, the dragonfly took a moment to unfold and adjust its intricate wings.